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Event Update
Saturday - 9/1/12
IANH Youth Group Annual General Body

Monday - 9/3/12
Bappy Lahiri Live in Concert / NY

Friday - 9/7/12
Mahabharata, a play in English

Saturday - 9/8/12
Yeh Shyaam Mastani Remembering the Legend Kishore Kumar - A CRY Fundraiser
"Yeh Shaam Mastani"
Homam (Fire Ritual) on Mount Washington
Mahabharata, an English Play
Mahabharata, an English Play
TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Sunday - 9/9/12
Sowmya / MITHAS
Mahabharata, an English Play
Bhagavad Geeta in Daily Life, lecture by Swami Shantananda
Bhagavad Geeta in Daily Life, lecture by Swami Shantananda
Bhagavad Geeta in Daily Life, lecture by Swami Shantananda
Sunderkand Ka Path

Monday - 9/10/12
Narada Bhakti Sutra (Aphorisms on Devotion), jnana yajga (discourses) by Swami Shantananda

Wednesday - 9/12/12
Guided MFA Tour: Symbolism in Indian Art

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Our Voice And Yours


Happy Birthday Lokvani!
Lokvani Celebrates 11th Anniversary!!


Truth is stranger than fiction: India diplomatic bag found in French Alps after 46 years.
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Our Voice And Yours
LEAD FEATURES TOP
Lokvani Talks To Kumari Shibulal
Lokvani Talks To Kumari Shibulal

(This section is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)

Kumari Shibulal, together with her husband, Infosys Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer S.D. Shibulal, works on several philanthropic ventures. I met Kumari at a mutual friend’s home and in the course of our conversation was intrigued when she told me that she runs a private school, the Samhita Academy in Bangalore, that has a unique component; it integrates children from the underprivileged sections of society into the school so they have the same access to education as their privileged peers.
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In Conversation With Ajay Jain And Subrato Das

(This section is sponsored by Emerson Hospital)

Stage Ensemble Theater Unit (SETU) will present a dramatization of the Mahabharata, the world’s longest and most complex epic in four shows scheduled at the Arsenal Center for Arts in Watertown, MA. Subrata Das, the play's director, and Ajay Jain playing Lord Krishna, one of the most important characters of Mahabharata epic, spoke to Shuchita Rao about their upcoming play.
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In Conversation With Ajay Jain And Subrato Das
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

(This section is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)

Life is too short. We have just one life, so live it king-size - says Ranbir Kapoor.
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Essence Of India, Nara Park, Acton

(This section is sponsored by Masala Art)

The vision for Essence of India was born from the desire to create bridges of understanding and respect between cultures that are very diverse, as we see among people hailing from western versus Asian countries, or between people from different regions of South Asia. Seema Kapoor, a business woman, and Sunanda Sahay, an artist, shared the dream and joined hands to turn it into reality.
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Essence Of India, Nara Park, Acton
Solidarity Event Shows Support For Sikhs
Solidarity Event Shows Support For Sikhs

(This section is sponsored by Kanan Sachdeva)

On August 23rd, an interfaith service was held at the Trinity Church in Boston. It was jointly hosted by the Islamic Council of New England, the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston and the Massachusetts Council of Churches to honor the victims of the mindless tragedy at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
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PERFORMING ARTS TOP
Arangetram: Shilpa Bhat


July 22, 2012 will be etched in my memory as an experience of a lifetime, and something that I will always cherish. This day culminated ten years of Bharatanatyam training with my guru Jayshree Bala Rajamani.
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Arangetram: Shilpa Bhat
Veena Arangetram: Nandakumar Mohan
Veena Arangetram: Nandakumar Mohan


On August 18, 2012, Nandakumar Mohan (Nandu), one of Smt. Durga Krishnan's students, performed his veena arangetram at the Chinmaya Maruti auditorium. He proved that with dedication and hard work, it is possible to give a high caliber debut performance.
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Arangetram: Neha Pillai


Neha Pillai, disciple of Smt. Jeyanthi Ghatraju, presented her arangetram on July 29, 2012 at the Littleton High School Performing Arts Center with grace, feeling and dedication.
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Arangetram: Neha Pillai
Sangam: A Unique Musical Evening
Sangam:  A Unique Musical Evening


Ekal Vidyalaya is proud to announce SANGAM: A unique musical event on Sept 22nd, 2012 at 6:30 pm at Keefe Technical School, Framingham, MA. You are cordially invited to attend this entertaining musical evening featuring a bevy of local artistes who are putting up a unique show.
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LOCAL HAPPENINGS TOP
Sri Krishna Janmashtmi Cultural Program At NESSP Temple


The day started with Kakad (morning) aarthi in Sri Sai Baba Temple in Chelmsford, daily worship routine continued during daytime and Bhandara team started preparations in afternoon for Mahaparad as Sri Sai Temple gets ready to welcome devotees on the auspicious occassion of Janmashtmi. NESSP parivaar organized cultural program to celebrate the day with great spirit and devotion.
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Sri Krishna Janmashtmi Cultural Program  At  NESSP Temple
Boston Harbor Soars With Colorful Kites With AIF ' Reach For The Sky'
Boston Harbor Soars With Colorful Kites With AIF ' Reach For The Sky'


On August 4, the American India Foundation’s New England Young Professionals Chapter (AIF NEYP) hosted its annual "Reach For The Sky" kite flying and outdoor activities event on Spectacle Island, one of the Boston Harbor Islands.
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In The Wake Of Wisconsin Sikh Shootings - Communities Come Together


Area muslims participated in a vigil held at the Gurdwara in Milford - and later on August 12th participated at a interfaith gathering in Worcester.
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In The Wake Of Wisconsin Sikh Shootings - Communities Come Together
India Association Of NH Donates Backpacks To Bhutanese Refugees Community
India Association Of NH Donates Backpacks To Bhutanese Refugees Community


The India Association arranged donation of thirty six backpacks to the children of the Bhutanese community. Backpacks were donated at Bhutanese Center in Manchester. Tika Acharya, President of Bhutanese Community of New Hampshire (BCH) coordinated the donation. These are children from primary schools who also attend cultural education classes at the Center.
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Lalitha Homam On Mount Washington


Soundarya Lahari invites you to participate in Lalitha Homam on Saturday September 8, 2012 at 10 am on Mount Washington, NH. Lalitha devi is hailed as "Maha Yaga Kramaradhya" and this yaga is performed by Parameshwara on Mount Kaikash. Any ritual performed in nature (like the top of a mountain or middle of a sea etc.) has multifold benefits for all the devotees participating in it.
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Lalitha Homam On Mount Washington
Art Of Living Offers YesPlus Workshop
Art Of Living Offers YesPlus Workshop


Art of Living offers YesPlus Workshop for age group: 18-35. The seminar covers powerful breathing techniques, yoga, meditation, fun group processes, discussion of knowledge points that can be easily applied in day-to-day life.
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Miss India/India Teen Massachusetts, Rhode Island And New Hampshire 2012


A beauty pageant designed for girls with Indian heritage. Ethnic wear round, evening wear and question and answer round. The Winner goes to take part in "Miss India USA" and "Miss India Teen USA" in December 2012.
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Miss India/India Teen Massachusetts, Rhode Island And New Hampshire 2012
PEOPLE TOP
Akshaya Patra Serves Billionth Meal With Shankar Mahadevan
 Akshaya Patra Serves Billionth Meal With Shankar Mahadevan


"I know that music is a very powerful medium. It makes people cry, it makes people laugh, it inspires, it motivates, and it can help people in realizing many things. So I am definitely going to use this opportunity, this platform, with music and spread awareness about Akshaya Patra and the wonderful work that they are doing!"
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CONTRIBUTIONS TOP
Stability For Challenging Times


In volatile economic times like the ones we’ve seen recently, it’s not surprising that people want something they can count on — a stable financial asset that will be there to help them meet important financial needs, no matter what. For many, that vehicle is permanent life insurance.
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Stability For Challenging Times
Science Requirements For College Admissions
Science Requirements For College Admissions


Many high schools today offer a wide variety of science courses that are worthwhile and interesting, but some may be more important to your collegiate career than others. With physics, astronomy, chemistry, biology, psychology, sociology, geology and others to choose from, where should you begin?
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LIFESTYLE TOP
For The Mathematically Inclined


Congratulations to Abhimanyu Bhargava and Suhas Joglekar, who were the winners of the last set of puzzles. Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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For The Mathematically Inclined
Weekend Entertainment
Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the events and concerts during this upcoming fortnight including Mahabharata, Yeh Shyaam Mastani, Lalitha Homam, Somya, Sir Syed Ali Mushaira, Just Duets, College Workshop, Kalapini Komkali, Sangam Musical Extragavanza, Aasmaan Se Gire Hindi Comedy Play, Chopaal a Tamseeli Mushaira and Boston Sargam 2012.
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Cartoon: Don't Even Try


Oh and the politician is principled!
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Cartoon: Don't Even Try
Music Review: Blast From The Past - Part II
Music Review: Blast From The Past - Part II

(This section is sponsored by Sounds Of India)

Rajesh Khanna, wherever you are now, we still remember and cherish your films and songs – we carry them with us as we traverse along our journey of life – they bring us solace and joy and abundant musical pleasure! Rest in peace………first superstar of Hindi filmdom…
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Jokes - Laugh A While


Corruption - what is there to laugh about?
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Jokes - Laugh A While
Recipes - Eggs
Recipes - Eggs


Interesting trivia on an incredible edible egg.
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Picture Of The Fortnight


Nerul, Maharashtra.
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Picture Of The Fortnight
Thought For The Day
Thought For The Day


“Ultimately the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or in friendship, is conversation…” ~ Oscar Wilde.
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